Thursday, October 1, 2026

Agriculture

African Exporters Face New EU Pesticide Compliance Risk

Tighter pesticide residue rules being considered by the European Union (EU) could raise the cost of doing business for exporters, with some agricultural products potentially shut out of the...

How due diligence underpins credible mineral asset valuation.

By Andy McDonald, Phuluso Musehane and Charmaine Mafa* With fierce competition globally for investment capital, independent due diligence is...

WMI seminar challenges mining to move from legacy to leadership

Learning from South African mining’s past consequences, and progressing towards a more sustainable and inclusive industry, will be...

AHK Sharpens Zambia’s Edge in Regional Mineral Analysis

Mineral samples from Zambia and across the region could increasingly stay closer to the mines they come from,...

R21.8 Billion Deal Hands Omnia’s Mining Business a Global Stage

BME has spent years building a reputation across African mining, and it is about to inherit the manufacturing...
DHL

Metis Oxy plum awarded 2026 Flavor of the Year

The Metis Oxy plum has just been awarded the 2026 Flavor of the Year prize. Following blind tastings by consumers, this award recognizes the...

South Africa Must Turn Export Talk Into Export Action

Recent developments within the Southern African Customs Union region, alongside fresh US tariff announcements, have reinforced why trade remains central to South Africa's economic...

Transnet Inks 20-Year Deal With FPT to Boost Durban Produce Exports

DURBAN — South Africa’s state-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 20-year terminal operator agreement with FPT Group to redevelop, operate, and...

South African Citrus Industry Eyes Record Growth Amid Logistics and Geopolitical Shifts

The South African citrus industry is preparing for a landmark season, with export projections reaching a staggering 215 million cartons. This anticipated growth, up...

Far East Demand Returns as South Africa’s Maize Exports Surge

South Africa's maize exports are running ahead of last year's pace even as a looming El Niño draws attention to the season ahead, a...

South Africa’s Record Maize Harvest Reopens Asian Export Channels

South Africa’s agricultural sector is poised to reshape global grain flows as a projected record maize harvest brings major Asian buyers back to the...